PADI Open Water Diver Course

Get Certified ! PADI Open Water Diver Course

The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world's most popular scuba course, and has introduced millions of people to the adventurous diving lifestyle. You will be taught the foundational knowledge and skills you need to dive safely with a buddy, independent of supervision.

The PADI Open Water Diver course can be completed in 3 or 4 days and consists of three main phases:

5 modules, these establish a foundation of principles, procedures and general information that divers need. Knowledge Reviews must be answered before meeting the Instructor and will be reviewed with the Instructor.
An exam is part of the Knowledge Development.

Confined Water Dives - Pool training to learn basic scuba skills

Open Water Dives - 4 Dives to review your skills and explore!

300 meters/yards swim with mask, snorkel and fins and a 10-minute float without using any swim aids are required for certification.

Prerequisites
Must be 10 years or older
( An eLearner under the age of 13 requires parent or guardian permission to register online. )

Physical :
For safety, all students complete a brief scuba medical questionnaire (pdf file) that asks about medical conditions that could be a problem while diving. If none of these apply, you sign the form and you're ready to start. If any of these apply to you, as a safety precaution your physician must assess the condition as it relates to diving and sign a medical form that confirms that you're fit to dive.

Learning Materials : Unless you choose PADI eLearning , you'll need and use the following training materials during the PADI Open Water Diver course, and for your review and reference after the course:

The PADI Open Water Diver Manual
PADI Open Water Diver Video on DVD

All students including eLearners will also need PADI Log Book and Recreational Dive Planner (Dive Table or eRDP). $50

Option 1 : eLearning - 3 Days Course ( Recommended )
You must complete PADI eLearning before you meet the insturctor.
An eLearner under the age of 13 requires parent or guardian permission to register online.

1) For single dives within the no decompression limits, a minimum pre-flight surface interval of 12 hours is suggested.
2) For repetitive dives and/or multi-day dives within the no decompression limits, a minimum preflight surface interval of 18 hours is suggested.

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